2018 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset vs 2020 Cervélo S3 Base

What changes on the Cervélo S3 Base

Compared with the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset in 56, the Cervélo S3 Base in 48 places the top of the head tube 72 mm lower and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−72 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−27 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−14 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−2.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−5 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cervélo S3 Base minus the Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset. Full charts: 2018 Trek Émonda SL Disc Frameset, 2020 Cervélo S3 Base.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Émonda SL Disc FramesetCervélo S3 Base

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.